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Hadiza

/hah-DEE-zah/Fulani & Hausa · a girl’s name

“Hausa-West African form of Khadija; traditionally associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife. The Arabic name is commonly explained as “born prematurely” or “early child.””

In Fulani

How to say it
hah-DEE-zah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common

From the same family

01Hadi“In Hausa-Fulani usage, Hadi may be associated with a girl born on Sunday, from the regional form of Arabic al-aḥad (“Sunday”); it does not mean born on Friday.”Fulanifemale→︎02Hadiatou“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”Fulanifemale→︎03Hadiya“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Fulanifemale→︎

In Hausa

How to say it
ha-DEE-zah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

HadizaHadijatKhadija

From the same family

01Hadi“A son who guides others with wisdom and care”Hausamale→︎